This book will help you discover science-based, non-drug strategies to strengthen memory, improve focus, lift mood, and prevent cognitive decline We will explore how to:
1. Clarify our "why" for improving health.
2. Determine fun ways to incorporate movement and physical activity into daily life.
3. Use sleep to recharge and repair brain cells.
4. Make better food choices, including an anti-inflammatory diet high in brain supporting nutrients.
5. Use medicinal foods, herbs, spices and supplements judiciously to fill in nutritional gaps.
6. Determine whether hormone therapy would be a good addition for our brain health.
7. Discover whether neck problems might be contributing to brain sluggishness, and what to do if they are.
8. Look for fun ways, such as hobbies, activities, and learning to enrich the quality of our lives while keeping the brain active.
9. Be deliberate in making friends and being socially active to prevent the brain wounding impact of isolation.
10. Use prayer, gratitude, meditation, and deep breathing to not only calm the nervous system, but also enhance growth of the spiritual components of brain health.
11. Actively take steps to minimize exposure to the ever-growing number of toxins in our world.
12. Find creative ways to manage our stress.
13. Review our current medicines for possible cognitive side effects.
14. Add other complimentary treatments, such as acupuncture.
